CAMBRIA PLANT #108 NEWS

This 2007 pack season the employees at Cambria, WI Plant #108 reached two remarkable milestones that the plant can be very proud of!

The first milestone was reached on September 2, 2007. That day marked three years that Plant #108 has worked without a Lost Time Injury. The second milestone was reached approximately mid day on September 9, 2007. Cambria, WI Plant #108 reached a MILLION HOURS WITHOUT A LOST TIME ACCIDENT.

This is an accomplishment that was reached only once prior to this date. Between 2000 and September 2007 a single lost day occurred in 2004, unfortunately breaking their previous record. That shortcoming did not sidetrack the employees from working safely as they now accomplished three years without a lost time injury and a Million Hours without a Lost Time Accident.

To celebrate this memorable milestone, the entire Cambria crew enjoyed a delicious catered meal on Monday, September 17th. Other festivities of the day included good Hispanic music that employees could enjoy and employees were awarded service pin awards. The Cambria crew also enjoyed the company of special guests including; Jim Knetsch, Director Vegetable Operations, Gary Braun, Director Ag/Tech Services, Scott Jamison, Director of Operations-Peas/Corn, Roger Jacob, Director of Operations-Green Beans/Root Crop, and Gus Kuhmichel, Senior Manager of Technical Support.

Cambria has now set a new goal of working two million hours without a lost time injury. Although it is a long range goal they will take it year by year. This goal can be achieved in approximately another 3 years.

These safety achievements are not happenstance at a manufacturing facility! Strong dedication and commitment to safety by all employees are the ingredients necessary for this kind of success. After you spend some time at Cambria, it is very apparent that both the full time and seasonal workforce has a solid ownership in their safety program.

For Information about Employment Opportunities

at Cambria Plant 108,

 
Contact:

Jennifer Cloute,

 Human Resources - Cambria

Seasonal Employee, Family Living Facility

Cambria Plant 108:

Covers 377 acres.

Production Area of 46,000 square feet.

Warehousing Space of 60,000 square feet On-Site.

Warehousing Space of 276,000 square feet Off-Site.

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Del Monte Company!

Cambria Plant 108 employs:

14 Salaried Employees.

32 Maintenance Mechanics.

280 Seasonal Employees.

Del Monte Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Cambria Plant 108 History:

The Cambria facility was constructed in 1920 by the newly organized Columbia Canning Company.

Consolidated Foods purchased the plant in 1953.

In 1963 Consolidated Foods merged with the Michigan Fruit Company.

The Warehouse, Field Shop and Corn Building were constructed during the 1960’s.

The Larsen Company purchased the facility in 1973 and constructed the Bean Building in 1974 to begin bean production.

Dean Foods purchased the plant in 1986, increased the corn processing capacity and installed new equipment in 1997.

Agrilink Foods purchased the canning factory in 1998.

Del Monte Foods purchased the Cambria Facility in 1999 and upgraded two phases of the bean production processes and equipment in 2000 and 2001.